Comparison of Federal, State, and Local Roles in Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands
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| Federal Role | Administer the insurance and mapping portions of the NFIP; assist communities in applying the NFIP minimum standards; and ensures compliance to EO 11988 | Regulate jurisdictional wetlands under the Clean Water Act (USACE) and ensures compliance to EO 11990 | | State Role | Ensure that communities have the legal authority to adopt floodplain management requirements; and ensures federally funded projects adhere to the compliance requirements of EO 11988 | Regulate isolated wetlands within State boundaries; and ensures federally funded projects adhere to the compliance requirements of EO 11990 | | Local Role | Enact and implement the floodplain management regulations required for participation in the NFIP; and ensures federally funded projects adhere to the compliance requirements of EO11988 | Local jurisdictions are encouraged to adopt wetland protection and wetland restoration projects; and ensures federally funded projects adhere to the compliance requirements of EO11990 |
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